FREE CVA Facility Sanitation and Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is the most critical first step when cleaning and disinfecting a surface, such as an examination table, that is contaminated with organic material like blood or feces?

Accepted Answer

Mechanically removing all gross organic material.

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Immediately applying a broad-spectrum disinfectant.

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Allowing the disinfectant to have a contact time of 30 seconds.

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Wiping the surface with a dry paper towel to absorb moisture.

Question 2

A veterinary assistant is cleaning up after a minor surgical procedure. They have a used scalpel blade, several blood-soaked gauze sponges, and an empty vaccine vial. How should these items be properly segregated for disposal?

Accepted Answer

Scalpel blade in sharps container; bloody gauze in biohazardous waste; vial in regular trash.

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Scalpel blade in sharps container; bloody gauze and vial in regular trash.

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Scalpel blade, gauze, and vial all go into the biohazardous waste container.

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Scalpel blade and vial in sharps container; bloody gauze in biohazardous waste.

Question 3

A new floor cleaning agent is introduced in the clinic. To comply with OSHA regulations, where would a veterinary assistant find detailed information about the chemical's potential hazards, required personal protective equipment (PPE), and first-aid measures?

Accepted Answer

On the chemical's Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

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On the product's marketing brochure.

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In the clinic's employee handbook.

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By calling the manufacturer's customer service line.

Question 4

When assisting with taking a radiograph, which safety principle is the single most effective method for a veterinary assistant to reduce their radiation exposure?

Accepted Answer

Increasing the distance from the primary x-ray beam.

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Wearing a lead thyroid shield.

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Reducing the exposure time (mAs) by half.

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Looking away from the patient during the exposure.

Question 5

A puppy is diagnosed with Canine Parvovirus and must be kept in the isolation ward. Which of the following procedures is a key component of a successful isolation protocol to prevent the spread of the disease?

Accepted Answer

Using a dedicated footbath with an effective disinfectant before entering and exiting the ward.

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Washing hands only after leaving the isolation ward for the day.

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Borrowing food and water bowls from the general population to make the puppy feel more at home.

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Cleaning the isolation ward first thing in the morning before other kennel areas.

Question 6

Which of the following is a significant zoonotic disease that can be transmitted to veterinary staff through contact with the urine of an infected animal, making prompt and thorough cleanup of 'accidents' a critical safety measure?

Accepted Answer

Leptospirosis

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Canine Influenza

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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

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Ringworm (Dermatophytosis)